Course Description:

The NASW Code of Ethics addresses competence as a general standard for practice throughout the code of ethics. Increasingly, social workers are encountering individuals and families who live with active traumatic stressors, irrespective of their professional training. At the same time, the term “trauma” is used ubiquitously to refer to a wide range of stress responses. In this presentation, we examine a developmental model of competency to aid practitioners in understanding the difference between generalist practice social work, trauma-informed practice, and trauma-specific treatment. This developmental model will aid practitioners in developing a plan of action that is designed to support professional growth towards being a competent provider of trauma-specific treatment, as guided by the Code of Ethics.

Beginning skill levels.

*Meets Ethics criteria

Course Link:
https://socialwork.msu.edu/ceu/catalog.ph
CE Value (credits): 1
CE Type: Standard

Sponsor:
Michigan State School of SW

Contact Information:
Ryan Hasselbach
517-353-3060
swkce@msu.edu

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